As dog parents and all-around animal lovers, when it comes time to shop for our skincare and beauty routines it’s only natural that we want to reach for cruelty-free cosmetic products. But in this hectic modern world where labels don’t necessarily tell you everything and pretty packaging can detract from true messaging, where is a dog lover to even begin? So we decided to chat with Dr. Jen Newell, ND, skin health expert, about all of our cruelty-free beauty FAQs. (more…)
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BEST VACUUM FOR PET HAIR: TRAINING DOGS FOR VACUUMS
If we had to say there was one teeny-tiny “downside” to sharing our home with a dog, it would be that with great canine cuteness comes… great cute mess. From mucky paws, to shredding toys, to knocking things over and the almost constant shedding, life with a pupper underfoot can be a lot of clean up. So we recently added a Shark Rocket Pro Cordless Stick vacuum to our dog-friendly cleaning supplies and after living with it for a while we have to say, it may just be the best vacuum for pet hair that we’ve used to date.
But before we could dive into using all of this machine’s wonderfully efficient cleaning features, we had to first get our dog used to the vacuum. Fortunately, we had a few tried and true tricks up our sleeve…
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR DOG LOVERS
Mother’s Day is right around the corner so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite present ideas in our annual Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers Guide. That’s right dog mamas, this one’s for you! Each of these gift ideas has a splash of dog-loving style and cosy at-home vibes to help the busy dog mama in your life relax and feel pampered! Take a peek!
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STYLISH DOG BAG ALTERNATIVES: THE MUST HAVE DESIGNER HANDBAG EVERY DOG MAMA NEEDS (IT’S GENIUS!)
One of the joys of sharing our life with a canine sidekick is taking them out and about on a regular basis. And while their happy-go-lucky vibes add a smile to the day, there can be no denying that pups out on the town require a lot of accessories — accessories that often get tangled up and lost in the bottomless abyss that is the conventional purse.
Dog mamas, what if we told you that we have discovered an elegant, sophisticated must have handbag that will keep your dog essentials separate and organized from the rest of your work bag? Well we’ve made such a discovery in the beautiful Canadian designer handbag brand, VOYLAN. Keep reading for the too good to be true news! (more…)